Teledyne M300EM operation manual Calibration Frequency, LEVEL 1 CALIBRATIONS VERSUS LEVEL 2 CHECKS

EPA Calibration Protocol Teledyne API – Technical Manual - Model 300E Family CO Analyzers

10.1.4.CALIBRATION FREQUENCY

To ensure accurate measurements of the CO concentrations, calibrate the analyzer at the time of installation, and recalibrate it:

∙No later than three months after the most recent calibration or performance audit which indicate the analyzer’s calibration to be acceptable.

∙When there is an interruption of more than a few days in analyzer operation.

∙When any repairs have taken place which might affect its calibration.

∙After a physical relocation of the analyzer.

∙When any other indication (including excessive zero or span drift) of possible significant inaccuracy of the analyzer exists.

Following any of the activities listed above, the zero and span should be checked to determine if a calibration is necessary.

Table 10-2: Activity Matrix for Quality Assurance Checks

Characteristic	Acceptance limits				Frequency and method of
					measurement
	Mean temperature between				Check thermograph chart
	o	o	o	o
Shelter temperature	22 C and 28 C (72			and 82 F),	weekly for variations greater
	daily fluctuations not greater				o	o
	than ±2oC				than ±2	C (4 F)
Sample introduction	No moisture, foreign material,
	leaks, obstructions; sample line				Weekly visual inspection
system
	connected to manifold
	Adequate ink & paper
Recorder	Legible ink traces				Weekly visual inspection
	Correct chart speed and range
	Correct time
Analyzer operational	TEST measurements at
	nominal values				Weekly visual inspection
settings
	2. M300E in Sample Mode
Analyzer operational	Zero and span within tolerance				Level 1 zero/span every 2
	limits as described in				weeks; Level 2 between Level
check	Subsection	9.1.3 of Sec. 2.0.9			1 checks at frequency desired
	(Q.A. Handbook Vol II4)				analyzer by user
	Assess precision as described				Every 2 weeks, Subsection
Precision check	in Sec. 2.0.8 and Subsection
					3.4.3 (Ibid.)
	3.4.3 (Ibid.)

Action if requirements are not met

Mark strip chart for the affected time period

Repair or adjust temperature control

Clean, repair, or replace as needed

Replenish ink and paper supply

Adjust time to agree with clock; note on chart

Adjust or repair as needed

Find source of error and repair

After corrective action, re-calibrate analyzer

Calc, report precision, Sec. 2.0.8 (Ibid.)

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10.1.5.LEVEL 1 CALIBRATIONS VERSUS LEVEL 2 CHECKS

Essential to quality assurance are scheduled checks for verifying the operational status of the monitoring system. The operator should visit the site at least once each week. It is recommended Level 1 zero and span check conducted on the analyzer every two weeks. Level 2 zero and span checks should be conducted at a frequency desired by the user. Definitions of these terms are given in Error! Reference source not found..

To provide for documentation and accountability of activities, a checklist should be compiled and then filled out by the field operator as each activity is completed.

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